okay djab wurrung info for those who care:
directions tree is gone. they cut it down. its dead
birthing tree is STILL THERE. the birthing tree is a gum tree with a large cavity at the bottom in which generations of djab wurrung have been born.
as of today (wed 28 oct) the victorian supreme court has banned further works on the site until after a court hearing. this injunction is valid until after the hearing at 2pm aedt thursday 29 october.
it is not over. we do not know what the hearing will determine but the fact that there will be a hearing at all is testament to the power of the people. now is the time to fight for country harder than ever before. solidarity with djab wurrung first nation. sovereignty was never ceded.
email via: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/stop_work_now
call (if in aus): (03) 9651 5000 state name and postcode, tell them you oppose the works on djab wurrung sacred land
The Djab Wurrung Embassy is under threat. Email Now
djab wurrung court hearing update:
an interim injunction has been declared until the 19 november ie no further works on the site shall continue until the matter is resolved.
It is NOT OVER. this is short term, please keep fighting!!
the guardian has published this article about the issue:
Work on highway in Victoria’s Ararat has stopped while an injunction is sought relating to trees of significance to Indigenous people
DONT STOP CALLING AND EMAILING:
email template: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/stop_work_now (foreigners can use postcode 3000 for melbourne cbd)
phone dan andrews (vic premier): (03) 9651 5000 state name and postcode, tell them you oppose the works on djab wurrung sacred land














